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Aug 2024
34m 19s

What We Get Wrong About Burnout

Morning Brew
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In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the real meaning of burnout, when and why it happens, and what to do about it if you find yourself stuck in a cycle of burnout.  00:00 Open 00:24 Intro 06:00 What “burnout” really means 08:25 Stats on burnout 11:00 Misconceptions about burnout 16:35 Why burnout is an environmental problem 26:41 Tactics for handling bu ... Show More
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